AIM for Inclusion provides writing, training, and consultation on accessibility, inclusion, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).
AIM for Inclusion provides writing, training, and consultation on accessibility, inclusion, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).
Located in Toronto, AIM for Inclusion offers the following writing, training, and consultation services throughout Ontario.
We assess your organization and the information and services you provide as they relate to AODA compliance and accessibility.
We then make recommendations and help you create and carry out a plan to provide a more accessible and inclusive environment.
– AODA Training and Compliance Support
– Curriculum Design
– Customized Workshops
– Information Development
– Writing and Editing
– Project Management
– Technical Writing
Language reflects values, impacts opinions, and can separate people with and without disabilities into “us” and “them,” resulting in barriers instead of inclusion. Clear and accurate writing is part of inclusive design.
Whether creating policies and procedures, curriculum, website content, or marketing material, you will gain knowledge, learn strategies, and discover resources to help ensure the language you’re using reflects the messages you want to communicate.
Mary Neilans has over 20 years of experience researching, writing, training, and providing project management. She has worked extensively in government, private sector, academic, and non-profit fields. Her recent work is focused on raising awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and older adults.
Mary works to ensure that information is accessible and to help others meet AODA standards, remove barriers, and create a culture of inclusion. She values lifelong learning and encourages participation and information sharing in her informative and engaging workshops.
Membership
– International Association of Accessibility Professionals
– AODA Curriculum and External Advisory Committee, Ryerson University
– Certified Professional Consultant on Aging, Age-Friendly Business
– American Society on Aging
Using a customized AODA checklist for your organization, we review your existing accessibility policies and procedures and evaluate any accessibility barriers. We then prepare documentation, deliver training, monitor and address complaints, help you submit reports, and perform an annual review and needs assessment of your organization.
Ensure that you are up-to-date and in compliance with AODA standards and documentation requirements. We assist you in creating and maintaining the following documents:
– Accessibility policy
– Accessibility procedures and practices
– Training policy and training records
– Customer feedback and complaints forms
– Safety and emergency information
– AODA compliance report
– AODA long-term plan
Accessibility awareness and training helps make any organization more inclusive, which improves the quality of your business, the reputation of your organization, and your customer service.
Choose from standardized AODA customer service training or customized AODA workshops designed to reflect your goals and the needs of your clients, staff, and volunteers.
Accessible and inclusive language is essential to reflect the messages you want to communicate.
We review your print, online, and web-based content and then edit for clear and inclusive information. We provide editing comments on how to improve your writing through the use of plain language and inclusive terminology.
Mary Neilans writes articles on issues related to aging and disability awareness. She also develops Recommended Reading lists on these topics for libraries, schools, and other organizations.
“Mom, what’s wrong with that man?” Those awkward questions and how to promote inclusion and acceptance among children. Abilities. Spring 2014.
A Lifetime of Starting Anew. Renowned radio host Andy Barrie on Parkinson’s Disease. Abilities. Fall 2014.
I’m no angel. Geez. Disability and Ableism issue. Spring 2014.
Midwifery: From Recognition to Regulation. The Perils of Government Intervention. Healthsharing. Summer/Fall 1992.
Coming soon.
To schedule a workplace assessment, arrange a documentation review, or to discuss training and workshops, please contact AIM for Inclusion at:
Mary.Neilans@AIMforinclusion.ca
(647) 618-3291
AIM for Inclusion
CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St.
Toronto, ON M5S 2R4